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Winter Motorcycle Updates

Who's doing them and what are you doing. Maybe I'll steal an idea for an upgrade, or service idea. For the ones I haven't met, I have a 2013 CBR600RR.

I plan on going up one in the rear and down one in the front. I bought parts, but the Vortex Countershaft is crap, and didn't properly fit so I had to order a new one. So I'm waiting on that. I also bought the nifty speedohealer to keep everything correct.

I already did my rear shock, spring rated for my weight and gold valving. Already ready for the warm days so I can test out the difference. And if the money is right I'll try and have her tuned by commonwealth on the Dyno.

I may be going one down up front, with a new 520 full kit. I also need to get a integrated tail light so I have blinkers on the back side. Other than that, probably gonna need some new tires as i'm pushing about 2300 on some Q3's currently and they don't have but a couple hundred left before I start to feel uncomfortable on them.

2009 Yellow/Blue Yamaha R1

People always say to man up and grow some balls, balls are vulnerable.....man up and grow a vagina, those things can take a pounding!!

This winter I plan on a valve inspection on the FZ1 and R6. I usually wouldn't do that but I want to be cautious. The FZ1 has about 55K on it and the R6 is hopefully gonna see some more track days in 2018. I will change plugs, engine ice and clean the air filters.

I'm pretty much "done" with the major stuff on my fz. I did the suspension, rear sets, lower handle bars, exhaust and ECU over last winter. I'll probably just detail it really good (already started) and throw on some new battleax's. I am really considering vinyl wrapping the bodywork over the winter though, because I've always wanted an obnoxiously orange motorcycle.

Anyone ever vinyl wrapped anything? I'm wondering if I would be able to do a decent job at it. I tend to get in a hurry and frustrated with tedious jobs lol.

@booger, the little things, spark plugs!! I knew I'd forget something. I'll add that to the list!! Thanks. And @c0al, I vinyl wrapped my rear hugger, I'll post a picture. It isn't perfect but I think it looks pretty decent. You have to look real close to find the faults, I think. It was a pain in the butt to do, it took me a few hours because I kept having to pull the wrap off. I got it off amazon. Doesn't look bad. Takes lots of heat and even more patience. @Oneg808, I'm not ballin like you but I will be at the track at least twice this year! I'm ready to pop my cherry, I'll be for sure relying on the guidance of the track day pros.